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1. Overview
Hurricane Beryl caused widespread devastation across the Caribbean from July 1-4, 2024, notably impacting Grenada, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, and Jamaica (AP 09-07-2024). Categorized as the earliest Category 5 hurricane before decreasing to Category 4, Beryl caused widespread devastation in Grenada, severely impacting the islands of Carriacou and Petit Martinique, where 70% and 97% of buildings were damaged or destroyed, respectively (AP 09-07-2024, CDEMA, 04/07/2024, IOM 03/07/2024). Saint Vincent and the Grenadines also experienced widespread infrastructural damage, with 90% of housing damaged or destroyed across Union Island, Canouan Island, and Mayreau (ERCC 11/07/2024). Additionally, Beryl has severely impacted Jamaica, with estimates indicating around 30% of its population being affected, especially in the southern parishes (CDEMA 06/07/2024). In Barbados, the storm significantly impacted coastal infrastructure and the Bridgetown Cruise Passenger Terminal and the Bridgetown Port were heavily damaged (GoB 10/07/2024, IOM 01/07/2024).
The aftermath of the hurricane has created critical needs for electricity, emergency shelter, food, clean water, sanitation, and health services, with logistical difficulties complicating aid delivery in the affected areas. The damage to infrastructure also poses challenges to rescue and relief operations. The dispersed nature of the affected islands, such as Grenada, hampers aid delivery and complicates logistics (CDEMA 04/07/2024). Data collection efforts, such as in Jamaica, are also inhibited by damaged logistics and communication networks (CDEMA 06/07/2024). In some cases, humanitarian access is a challenge due to blocked roads from fallen trees, landslides, and infrastructural damage.
As the hurricane’s intensity varied geographically, impacting sectors and populations differently, this report provides a detailed overview of the priority needs, affected areas, priority groups, and sector-specific needs. It aims to enhance and tailor the coordination, response, and support from humanitarian organizations and the international community, as well as contribute to data collection and assessment efforts.
Source link : https://reliefweb.int/report/grenada/hurricane-beryl-update-3-12-july-2024
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Publish date : 2024-07-12 12:26:34
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